Assistant Director of Physical Security Systems & Project Management

St. John's University - Jamaica, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Jamaica, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Physical Security Systems and Project Management at St. John's University is responsible for overseeing the functionality of critical security systems and projects across all university campuses. This role involves managing a team, developing security roadmaps, and ensuring adherence to best practices in physical security. The position requires strong project management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining budgetary constraints and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing short/long term physical security roadmap by assessing the physical security program across all campuses.
• Coordinate and forecast with Public Safety senior leadership to develop remediation plans for identified weaknesses in security systems.
• Assist in the implementation of Public Safety's vision by managing project initiatives, including planning, monitoring, and closing projects.
• Collaborate with the Technical Support Specialist on the operational aspects of various security systems and coordinate their installation and maintenance.
• Initiate and maintain working relationships with colleagues and manage vendor relationships to support the Physical Security Program.
• Maintain accurate accounts of security system assets and conduct regular audits to ensure quality and consistency.
• Oversee the Technical Support Specialist, PS Safety Systems Analyst, Payroll Analyst, Graduate Assistant, and student workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management with progressive responsibilities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and/or certifications such as PMP.
• Extensive knowledge and usage of Lenel OnGuard, Kronos, Genetec Security Center, and related software.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional certifications/licenses within a specified timeframe.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Tuition remission
• Generous 403(b) employer contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Liberal paid time off policies